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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.06, 2,060.48 and 1,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.06, 2,060.48 and 1,021.94 is: 1,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.06 : 2,060.48 = 1,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.06/2,060.48 = 1,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.06x = 2,060.48 × 1,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.06x = 2,105,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,686.97/1,493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.32

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